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YA08 FZB

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,943 mi
Last recorded131,943 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 FZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 131,943 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 131,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 121,508 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 109,294 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle damaged

Nearside wing mirror dagmged

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Fail 23 Jun 2017 109,294 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle damaged

Nearside wing mirror dagmged

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,896 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops perished

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inside shoulder

Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,227 miles

front and rear brake discs are lipped

rear bumpstops perished and split and fallen down

various rear suspension bushes show signs of deterioration

Fail 25 Jun 2014 68,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 55,771 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres have slight cracks within tread.

nearside front and nearside rear tyres at 3mm.

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge, however no cords or ply showing at this time.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 55,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres have slight cracks within tread.

nearside front and nearside rear tyres at 3mm.

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge, however no cords or ply showing at this time.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,609 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge,rear brake pads getting low,n/s/f tyre sidewall showing signs of wear[kerb damage]

Pass 23 Jun 2011 31,544 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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YA08 FZB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA08 FZB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YA08 FZB is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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